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A Croatian jewel

We enjoyed a last minute holiday in Rovinj, an absolute gem on the Istrian peninsular.
Historic buildings (they call it Little Venice), coupled with turquoise seas and narrow cobbled streets - paradise!.
And never has paradise been so cheap. Our fully inclusive hotel, The Park, was located a ten minute stroll from all the action.
A wonderfull holiday with First Choice.

From wine to health spas

Compared with its European neighbours, Slovenia is an undiscovered gem in terms of British tourism.
Hidden between Italy, Croatia and the Czech Republic, Slovenia has something for everyone - from its lush mountain scenery and sprawling vineyards to its natural spas and medieval towns.
A trip there is like stepping back in time - oozing natural beauty and rustic charm.
Natural thermal springs are abundant in Slovenia and many tourist resorts have been built around them.
The Terme Catex resort, known as the "Thermal Riviera", is among the biggest offering indoor and outdoor pools and spas, massage jets and waterslides.
The natural waters are noted for their healing properties and treat a variety of ailments such as back pain, arthritis and diabetes.
If you enjoy being pampered, then a stay at the Hotel Terme, located in Slovenia's Terme Catez health resort, would be your idea of pure heaven.
The hotel offers a range of luxurious body treatments - from aromatherapy massages to reflexology sessions.
From as little as £12, you can have a two-hour Roman/Irish bath, which begins with a sauna and ends in a half-hour snooze on an inflatable airbed.
Traditional Slovenian food is a tad stodgy and centres around meat such as pork and duck. Dishes are accompanied with specialities such as mushroom soup with zganzi - dumplings made of flour and wheat and mlinci, a salty pasta dish made with flour and water.
A 15-minute drive from the health resort of Terme Catex will take you into the heart of Bizeljsko, a major wine producing district of Slovenia.
Here, row upon row of luscious green grape vines make up the landscape - they grow in such abundance that even the local school has its own vineyard.
Visitors can take a "wine road" tour of the area to sample the wide variety of wines that are lovingly produced there. ... more

Ideal for meandering

I visited Opatija two weeks ago. A beautiful town with lovely architecture, particularly Angiolina Park and Villa. An interesting, winding walkway goes for miles along the coast.
Many smaller harbours and interesting nooks and crannies, ideal for meandering, with lots of cafes to rest at.
Also visited Istrian area, Rovinj, Pula and Porec, on a day trip - all architecturally interesting and Rovinj particularly scenic with meandering alleyways and quaint shops.
The people are friendly and helpful. The only drawback is the beaches - in Opaija there are some small bays but most beaches are of the concrete lido type.
Everything was clean and Opatija is a good place to explore on foot. The Harbour cafe is a particularly good place to while away an hour or so.

Risen from the ashes

Dubrovnik, one of the world's great cities, has been devastated several times in its lengthy history.
The city was crushed in an earthquake in 1667 and more lately savaged by the civil war in what was Yugoslavia.
In 1991 and 1992, 2,000 shells fell on the city - many people were killed, there was $10m of damage, homes were destroyed and looted, and the water supply was cut off.
Today you can hardly tell how much the old city of Dubrovnik was damaged, apart from a map at the entry to the city showing where the shells hit.
Replacing the area's distinctive roofs was a priority in order to preserve the interiors of the buildings. Repair workers could not find enough yellow tiles so they had to use red.
They still need a few decades of weathering to bring the character back.
Some 28 out of Dubrovnik's 50 hotels have now reopened. Some have taken the opportunity to modernise but others still feel dated.
With nearly half the accommodation shut there is a shortage of rooms, especially in the festival season of July and August when it is busy.
As it also gets particularly hot then it is better to go at the beginning or end of the season.
Dubrovnik is a city to see on foot. Enter the gates and just wander the streets worn shiny with millions of footsteps. Visit the cathedral, palaces and museums or head for the walls that surround the city - but only if you are prepared for a climb.
Most people come here to see the city and take in the culture, but Dubrovnik is on the coast and there is plenty of opportunity for relaxation.
There are beaches, albeit not very pretty ones, close to the city. Choose a hotel away from the town where the shoreline is better.
Many run a water taxi into the old city and there are regular bus services and reasonably-priced taxis.
For a relaxing day away from the city bustle, take a boat ride to the island of Lokrum nearby. It has an inland lake, which is good for children, and a naturist beach.
There are other trips to the Elafiti Islands where there are beaches and trails to explore.
Dubrovnik is ideal for a city break but the beaches and islands make it worth a longer holiday. ... more

Packed with historical treasures

I went to Opatija and Novigrad 20 years ago, before I revisited last year and it was as though time had stood still.
The people are friendly, the food is delicious and the scenery beautiful.
It makes for a relaxing and interesting holiday. Dubrovnik is equally as beautiful and packed with historical treasures.